Archive for the Category ◊ People & Culture ◊

Author: Ellen
• Tuesday, May 06th, 2008
The guy called Ironwulf is probably beaming with excitement. After years of travelling extensively from Batanes to many parts of Asia, he is ready to show the world images of diverse cultures he took with his camera. Five days from now, his first ever one-man photo exhibit will open at the Filipinas Heritage Library near… continue reading.
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Author: Ellen
• Monday, May 05th, 2008
This gruesome crime committed by Josef Fritzl, an Austrian national, has reached the international headlines last month. CNN and BBC news covered stories on how he imprisoned his daughter, Elisabeth, in a cellar for 24 years where he raped her and fathered all her 7 children. Elisabeth, now 42 but looked older than her age… continue reading.
Author: Ellen
• Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Sooner or later, I will start doing an inventory of all comfort rooms in restaurants and malls and write about it online. Kleng-Kleng gave me an idea when she mentioned about listing down comfort rooms that have paper towels and/or tissue rolls. I might just add a little more to it like presence of a… continue reading.
Author: admin
• Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Last January 22, 28-year-old Australian actor and Oscar nominee Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan home with anti-depressant and anxiety pills beside him. What a tragic end to a very young life that was so full of potential. He left behind his daughter, Matilda, by ex-fiance Michelle Williams of “Dawson’s Creek” whom he met… continue reading.
Author: admin
• Friday, January 18th, 2008
If there is one thing in my visit to the United Kingdom that amazed me, it is the warmth and care of their elderly. I saw them everywhere – in the parks, town centers, school, restaurants, inside the elevators – and there was no single occasion I was ignored like a fly on the wall… continue reading.